Wood - Specimen details

Wood - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 26798

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Plant Name 153.02 ULMACEAE Ulmus sp Entry Book Number 100.1901
Artefact Name Wood Vernacular Name
Iso Country United Kingdom TDWG Region United Kingdom
Parts Held Wood Geography Description England, Somerset, Bath
Uses WoodUse: User: Not defined TDWG use
Storage Archaeological Related Items
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Notes: Label source: Wood from tree under foundations of monastery c. 700 AD. The City Architect, Major Davis says: in excavating adjoining the buildings that formed part of the Ancient Monastery of Bath, which it is believed was commenced about 676 or possibl, y as late as 781, I found a tree placed to secure the foundation of somewhat large size and which judging from its bark and other peculiarities I believe was elm. Dec 2, 1901.

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